Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Phlebotomist II PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rio Grande Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Rio Grande Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Phlebotomist II PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pathology and Clinical Lab phlebotomist has high school diploma or GED and/or graduate of an Accredited Phlebotomy Program who has the technical skills and knowledge for the proper collection of blood specimens from all ages of patients; participates in special chemistry procedures, performs bedside glucose testing; monitors incoming orders of the LIS; performs clerical duties as required, must possess basic knowledge of computer functions and contribute to the learning of new employees and students. In addition, Phlebotomist II employees will perform POC cardiac testing in the ED. Phlebotomist III will have all duties of Phleb I and Phleb II as well as being responsible for education; monitors the completion of initial, annual competencies and gives input on evaluations and discipline. Phleb III will also manage their shift with regards to lunch breaks, staffing and workload distribution. Phlebotomist II or Phleb III will be deemed proficient in administering IM injections (limited to Flu and Tetanus vaccine only) by an appointed ED staff member.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates superior clinical laboratory skills and critical thinking

• Performs phlebotomy with minimal trauma to patient and obtains blood 97% of the time on the first attempt.

• Always completely explains to the patient the procedure to be performed

• Always verifies correct patient by checking name on requisition with name on patient’s armband before a procedure is begun.

• Always follows appropriate aseptic technique prior to performing phlebotomy

• Accurately labels specimen at immediately after procedure is complete with a computer generated label. Always records User ID and time of collection on label.

• Consistently completes routine blood collections within 5 minutes; difficult cases within 5 – 15 minutes

• Performs maintenance and QC on bedside glucose meter as required prior to testing patient samples

• Always records all bedside glucose test results on label and places on chart.

• Promptly and accurately keys results into LIS within 60 minutes

• Notifies nursing staff of high or low results and collects venous specimen

• Performs all special procedures (i.e., blood cultures, capillary sticks and glucose tolerance timed specimens) accurately, professionally and in a timely manner.

• Consistently obtain an ER turnaround time within benchmark

• Consistently collects Blood Cultures in an appropriate aseptic technique with no incidents of contamination

• Responds to STAT BGT in Nursery within 2 minutes, ER within 7 minutes, Surgery within 4 minutes and other STATS within 10 minutes of order.

• Follows through on tests or procedures left from previous shift and reports any incomplete assignments to assure continuity of procedures.

• Always produces Outstanding Specimen and test reports; for review and completion of pending collections.

• Is familiar with front office policies and procedures and is able to process outpatients and drop off specimens.

• Must process drug screen collections with 100% accuracy

• Be proficient in administering IM injections

What qualifications you will need:

• One-year phlebotomy experience or graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program

• ASCP, NHA or NCCT certified; an uncertified phlebotomist with one-year experience or a certification eligible phlebotomist (has one year from date of hire to obtain certification)

• Phlebotomist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

• High School Graduate / GED

Rio Grande Regional Hospital (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/rio-grande-regional-hospital) in McAllen, Texas has been serving the Rio Grande Valley for more than 30 years. Our full service hospital has 320+ beds and a team of more than 500 physicians representing 35+ specialties. Rio Grande Regional Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. Our Emergency Room is a Level III Trauma Center and we have extended our ER services into the Rio Grande Valley with our three remote ERs in McAllen/Mission, Edinburg, and San Juan. Our Women’s Services include L&D and a 30+ bed NICU. We also have an entire children’s hospital within our main facility to care for the children in our community. We work with the Texas Transplant Institute, which serves local patients in need of organ, tissue or stem cell transplants . Our proven track record of serving the medical needs of the Valley communities we serve has led to Rio Grande Regional Hospital being recognized for patient safety and clinical excellence time and time again.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Phlebotomist II PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status